Hugo Red
Hugo BossEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Hugo Red vs. Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
Is Hugo Red better than Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
GrapefruitPink Pepper
citrusaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hugo Red and Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette?
| Hugo Red | Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 2008 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo Red and Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette smell?
Hugo Red
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Green
Metallic
Aromatic
Amber
Soft Spicy
Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Coffee
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo Red and Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette share?
Top
GrapefruitPink PepperGalbanum
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Metallic NotesPineapple
Coffee BlossomBlack PepperAmyrisTobacco Blossom
Base
Tonka Bean
VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo Red and Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo Red or Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette?
| Hugo Red | Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Hugo Red and Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette?
Metal and rhubarb shouldn't pair. But they do, chrome opening, tart rhubarb cutting through, tonka softening by the end. Confident without being loud.Hugo Red
The coffee blossom is what sets Givenchy Play apart from every other citrus fragrance in the room. It's fresh enough for morning, warm enough to wear after dark, and that transition happens naturally.Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
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